TWM497737U - Lamp cup structure and LED lamp including the same - Google Patents

Description

Lamp cup structure and LED lamp containing the same

The present invention relates to a lamp cup structure and a light emitting diode (LED) lamp including the same, and more particularly to an LED lamp having an integrally formed lamp cup structure and including the same.

In recent years, due to the continuous improvement of light-emitting component technology, many traditional lighting fixtures, fluorescent tubes and other lighting fixtures have gradually been replaced by emerging lighting fixtures. Among them, LEDs have advantages such as high efficiency, low power consumption and long service life. It has become a lighting technology that has received a lot of attention. At present, in the research and development of LED lamps, the main disadvantage is that compared with the bulbs used in general lighting, its cost considerations, whether it is the cost of installing or replacing LED lighting or the price of LED bulb itself is higher than that of traditional lighting. To be high, thus reducing the willingness to use, therefore, how to reduce costs will be an important key to improving the popularity of LED lighting.

At present, the design of LED bulbs on the market mostly includes the structure of the lamp cup and the lamp holder. The two are manufactured separately during the production, and they are assembled and assembled after the injection molding, and not only the parts are produced, but also the production. The program is also complicated, the lamp head process requires additional equipment, and the defective products produced in the production process cannot be reworked, resulting in waste of materials, which inevitably increases the manufacturing cost of the product.

As mentioned above, the creators of this creation think about and design a structure of LED lamps, and painstakingly study them to improve the lack of existing technologies. And promote the implementation and utilization of the industry.

In view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, one of the purposes of the present invention is to provide an LED lamp structure, replacing the structure of the lamp cup and the lamp cap among the conventional LED bulbs with an innovative lamp cup structure, thereby reducing the steps in the process, and effectively Improve production efficiency and product yield, and further reduce the production cost of LED lamps.

According to the purpose of the present creation, a lamp cup structure is proposed which comprises a lamp cup body. The lamp cup system is a hollow shell with openings of different widths at both ends. One side of the lamp cup body is a cup-shaped outer casing, and the width of the cup mouth is gradually reduced from one end of the lamp cup body to the other end, from the cup-shaped outer casing. The other end of the tail end to the lamp cup body is a columnar outer casing of fixed width, and the outer edge of the columnar outer casing includes a socket connection portion.

Preferably, the lamp cup body may comprise a metal material or a conductive material.

Preferably, the body of the lamp cup can be formed by stamping and spinning.

Preferably, the outer portion of the cup-shaped outer casing may be covered with a heat insulating layer, and the inner edge of the cylindrical outer casing may include an insulating layer.

Preferably, the insulating layer and the insulating layer may comprise the same plastic material.

Preferably, the heat insulating layer and the insulating layer are simultaneously formed via an encapsulation process.

Preferably, the socket connection portion may comprise a threaded structure corresponding to the socket.

According to another object of the present invention, an LED lamp is provided, which comprises a lamp cup body, an LED lighting module and a lamp cover. Wherein, the lamp cup system is a hollow shell, and the two ends have openings of different widths and form an accommodating space therein, one side of the lamp cup body is a cup-shaped outer casing, and the width of the cup mouth is from one end of the lamp cup body to the other One end is gradually reduced, and the outer surface of the cup-shaped outer casing is covered with a heat insulating layer, and from the end of the cup-shaped outer casing to the lamp cup The other end of the body is a columnar outer casing of fixed width, the outer edge of the cylindrical outer casing includes a socket connection portion, and the inner edge of the columnar outer casing includes an insulating layer; the LED light emitting module is disposed in the accommodating space; the lamp cover is connected to One end of the lamp cup body covers the opening of the lamp cup body and the LED lighting module.

Preferably, the LED lighting module can include an LED lighting source and a driving circuit.

Preferably, the lamp cup body may comprise a metal material or a conductive material.

Preferably, the body of the lamp cup can be formed by stamping and spinning.

Preferably, the insulating layer and the insulating layer may comprise the same plastic material.

Preferably, the heat insulating layer and the insulating layer are simultaneously formed via an encapsulation process.

Preferably, the socket connection portion may comprise a threaded structure corresponding to the socket.

As described above, the lamp cup structure of the present invention and the LED lamp including the same can have one or more of the following advantages:

(1) The lamp cup structure and the LED lamp including the same can replace the structure of the traditional lamp cup and the lamp cap by using the integrally formed lamp cup structure, simplify product parts and production steps, improve production efficiency and production yield, thereby reducing overall production. cost.

(2) The structure of the lamp cup and the LED lamp comprising the same can increase the chance of rework in the product, increase the material utilization rate, and reduce the waste of materials on the production.

(3) The lamp cup structure and the LED lamp comprising the same can form a single lamp cup structure or can simultaneously form a heat insulation layer and an insulation layer, thereby reducing the demand for production equipment, thereby improving the flexibility of the manufacturing process.

1, 2‧‧‧ lamp cup structure

3‧‧‧LED lamps

11, 21, 31‧‧‧ lamp cup body

32‧‧‧LED lighting module

33‧‧‧shade

111, 211, 311‧‧‧ cup-shaped shell

112, 212, 312‧ ‧ columnar casing

113, 213, 313‧‧ ‧ thread structure

221, 321‧‧‧ insulation

222, 322‧‧‧ insulation

323‧‧‧ trench

Fig. 1 is a schematic view showing the structure of a lamp cup of the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a schematic view of a lamp cup structure of another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a lamp cup structure of another embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a schematic view of an LED lamp of an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of an LED lamp of an embodiment of the present invention.

In order to understand the technical characteristics, content and advantages of the creation and the effects that can be achieved by the examiner, the author will use the drawings in detail and explain the following in the form of the examples, and the drawings used therein The subject matter is only for the purpose of illustration and supplementary explanation. It is not necessarily the true proportion and precise configuration after the implementation of the original creation. Therefore, the scope and configuration relationship of the attached drawings should not be interpreted or limited. First described.

The embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the related drawings, and the same components of the following embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals for the sake of understanding.

Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a schematic diagram of a lamp cup structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the lamp cup structure 1 is a lamp cup body 11 having an upper width and a lower width. The lamp cup body 11 is a hollow casing having an inner space for providing an LED lighting module, and the upper and lower ends respectively have openings of different widths. The upper part of the lamp cup body 11 is a cup-shaped outer casing 111, and the width of the cup mouth is gradually reduced from top to bottom. The larger cup mouth width can be used for mounting the relevant substrate and the light-emitting element in the LED module, and is formed by a cup shape. The bottom of the outer casing 111 is a cylindrical outer casing 112, and also has an opening at the lowermost end. The outer edge of the cylindrical outer casing 112 is provided with a threaded structure 113, which provides a required connection with the corresponding lamp socket. For example, the threaded structure 113 is screwed directly into contact with and fixed in the socket.

In the embodiment, the material of the lamp cup body 11 may be a metal material or a conductive material, such as aluminum or aluminum alloy, that is, the aluminum plate is formed into an integrally formed lamp cup body 11 after being subjected to stamping and spinning. Among them, the single-piece lamp cup body 11 is compared with the conventional bulb, and after the lamp cup and the lamp cap are respectively stamped and spun-pressed, the procedure of assembling the two is required, and the single lamp cup structure of the creation can Effectively shorten and simplify process steps to increase productivity.

Please refer to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 simultaneously, which are respectively a schematic view and a cross-sectional view of a lamp cup structure according to another embodiment of the creation. In the figure, the lamp cup structure 2 comprises a lamp cup body 21, which is a hollow casing with an opening at both ends, and the lamp cup body 21 comprises a cup-shaped outer casing 211 and a columnar outer casing 212, as in the previous embodiment. A threaded structure 213 is included at the outer edge of the cylindrical outer casing 212. The cup-shaped outer casing 211 is a single member formed by an aluminum plate via a stamping and a spinning process, but in the present embodiment, the lamp cup structure 2 further includes a heat insulating layer 221 covering the cup-shaped outer casing 211 and forming. An insulating layer 222 on the inner edge of the columnar outer casing 212. The heat insulating layer 221 covers the entire cup-shaped outer casing 211, and its main purpose is to generate thermal energy generated by a module such as a light-emitting element or a driving circuit and transmitted to the metal casing when the lamp is used, and can be blocked by the heat insulating layer, and is in a column shape. The insulating layer 222 of the inner edge of the outer casing 212 is an insulating structure between the conductive outer casing and the mounted substrate. The insulating layer 222 of the inner edge of the cylindrical outer casing 212 can be formed to protrude beyond the opening of the cylindrical outer casing 212 as required. .

It can be seen from the cross-sectional structure of FIG. 3 that the heat insulating layer 221 and the insulating layer 222 respectively cover the outer side and the inner side of the lamp cup body, and the materials thereof are all made of plastic materials, so that the manufacturing process can be performed by the coating process. At the same time, the plastic particles are emitted to cover the outside of the cup-shaped outer casing 211 and the inside of the columnar outer casing 212, and are further shaped to complete the arrangement of the heat insulating layer 221 and the insulating layer 222. Compared with the conventional process, the lamp cup and the lamp holder are separate After the completion, the encapsulation process is carried out separately, and finally assembled and combined. The lamp cup structure of the creation only needs to perform single injection molding, and the lamp cup structure can be completed without re-assembly, and the requirements of the process machine and the mold are reduced. Quantity, which in turn increases the flexibility of the arrangement on the process.

Please refer to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 simultaneously, which are schematic and sectional views of the LED lamp of the embodiment of the present invention. As can be seen from the figure, the LED lamp 3 includes a lamp cup body 31, an LED lighting module 32, and a lamp cover 33. The threaded structure 313 at the end of the lamp cup body 3 can be directly mounted on the corresponding lamp holder. The LED lighting module 32 is driven by the lamp holder to emit light for illumination. In this structure, the structure of the lamp cup body 31 includes a cup-shaped outer casing 311 and a columnar outer casing 312, wherein the empty casing forms an accommodating space therein as an area for arranging the LED lighting module 32 while being outside the cup-shaped outer casing 311. The insulating layer 321 is covered, and the insulating layer 322 is included in the columnar outer casing 312. The heat insulating layer 321 and the insulating layer 322 are simultaneously formed by injection molding of a plastic material, and in addition, when the inner insulating layer 322 is formed, it can be designed. A groove 323 for arranging the LED light-emitting module 32 is formed in the accommodating space, so that the circuit substrate of the LED light-emitting module 32 can be engaged with the grooves 323 and fixed at a predetermined position. The configuration of the trench 323 can be adjusted according to the size or shape of the circuit board, and is not limited to the outer shape shown in FIG.

In addition to the lamp body structure similar to the previous embodiment, the LED lamp 3 further includes an LED lighting module 32 including an LED light emitting component (not shown) and a circuit substrate, and the driving circuit component on the circuit substrate drives the LED light emitting component to emit light. To get the lighting you need. The lampshade 33 is disposed on one side of the lamp cup body 31, covering the opening of the lamp cup body 31 and the LED light-emitting module 32. The material of the lamp cover 33 can be a plastic material having light transmissive properties, so that the light energy emitted by the LED light-emitting component can be The illumination provides illumination, and the lamp cover 33 can be fixed to the lamp cup body 31 by adhesive bonding, thereby sealing the setting The internal accommodating space of the LED lighting module 32 prevents the LED lighting component or the driving circuit component from being affected by external environmental factors such as moisture, oxygen, and the like.

The LED light-emitting module 32 can have different settings according to the difference in the number or structure of the LED light-emitting components. For example, a metal heat sink can be disposed at the open end of the lamp cup body 31 to cover the circuit substrate, and the circuit substrate or the LED light-emitting component can be generated. The heat is exported to avoid damage to the LED light-emitting components or circuits. In addition, for the circuit board and the conductive lamp cup body, the contact connecting member may be disposed as needed to match the electric energy required for supplying the driving circuit when being mounted on the lamp socket.

The above is intended to be illustrative only and not limiting. Any equivalent modifications or alterations to the spirit and scope of this creation shall be included in the scope of the appended patent application.

1‧‧‧light cup structure

11‧‧‧light cup body

111‧‧‧ cup shell

112‧‧‧ columnar casing

113‧‧‧Thread structure

Claims (14)

A lamp cup structure comprises: a lamp cup body, which is a hollow casing, and has two ends with different widths, one side of the lamp cup body is a cup-shaped outer casing, and the cup mouth width is determined by the lamp cup body One end is gradually reduced to the other end, and the other end of the cup-shaped outer casing to the other end of the lamp cup body is a columnar outer casing of a fixed width, and the outer edge of the columnar outer casing includes a socket connection portion. The lamp cup structure of claim 1, wherein the lamp cup body comprises a metal material or a conductive material. The lamp cup structure of claim 1, wherein the lamp cup system is formed by stamping and spinning. The lamp cup structure of claim 1, wherein the outer portion of the cup-shaped outer casing is covered with a heat insulating layer, and the inner edge of the cylindrical outer casing comprises an insulating layer. The lamp cup structure of claim 4, wherein the heat insulating layer and the insulating layer comprise the same plastic material. The lamp cup structure of claim 4, wherein the heat insulating layer and the insulating layer are simultaneously formed via an encapsulation process. The lamp cup structure of claim 1, wherein the socket connection portion comprises a threaded structure corresponding to one of the lamp holders. An LED lamp comprising: a lamp cup body, which is a hollow shell, has openings of different widths at both ends and forms an accommodation space therein, one side of the lamp cup body In the case of a cup-shaped outer casing, the width of the cup is gradually reduced from one end of the cup body to the other end, and the outer surface of the cup-shaped outer casing is covered with a heat insulating layer from the tail end of the cup-shaped outer casing to the other end of the lamp cup body. a cylindrical housing having a fixed width, the outer edge of the cylindrical housing includes a socket connection, the inner edge of the column housing includes an insulating layer; and an LED lighting module is disposed in the receiving space; A lamp cover is connected to one end of the lamp cup body to cover the opening of the lamp cup body and the LED lighting module. The LED lamp of claim 8, wherein the LED lighting module comprises an LED lighting source and a driving circuit. The LED lamp of claim 8, wherein the lamp cup body comprises a metal material or a conductive material. The LED lamp of claim 8, wherein the lamp cup system is formed by stamping and spinning. The LED lamp of claim 8, wherein the insulating layer and the insulating layer comprise the same plastic material. The LED lamp of claim 8, wherein the heat insulating layer and the insulating layer are simultaneously formed via an encapsulation process. The LED lamp of claim 8, wherein the socket connection portion comprises a threaded structure corresponding to one of the lamp holders.